Teaching Assistant Special Education & Inclusive Learning Flashcards

A student with an intellectual disability is included in a general education science class. The TA should primarily focus on:

Answer: Adapting materials and providing prompts so the student participates meaningfully at their ability level

Meaningful participation through adapted materials ensures the student benefits from inclusive instruction without others doing the work for them.

Which behavior is an example of 'fading' prompts for a student with special needs?

Answer: Gradually reducing the level of assistance provided as the student gains independence

Fading involves systematically reducing prompt intensity or frequency to promote student independence.

A student's IEP specifies extended time on tests. The general education teacher gives a pop quiz without warning. What should the TA do?

Answer: Inform the teacher after class that the IEP accommodation applies to all assessments

IEP accommodations are legally required and apply to all assessments; the TA should notify the teacher to ensure compliance.

What is 'positive behavior support' (PBS) in the context of special education?

Answer: A proactive, evidence-based approach that teaches replacement behaviors and modifies environments to reduce problem behaviors

PBS is a proactive framework that identifies the function of behavior and uses environmental changes and skill-building to prevent problems.

When collecting data on a student's behavior as required by their behavior intervention plan (BIP), the TA should:

Answer: Use the specific measurement method outlined in the BIP (e.g., frequency, duration, interval recording)

Accurate data collection using the method specified in the BIP ensures that behavior patterns are reliably tracked to inform interventions.

A student with dyslexia benefits most from which reading support strategy provided by the TA?

Answer: Multisensory reading instruction that incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements

Multisensory approaches (e.g., Orton-Gillingham-based methods) are the most evidence-based intervention for students with dyslexia.

In an inclusive classroom, 'peer-mediated instruction' involves:

Answer: Training peers to support and interact academically and socially with students with disabilities

Peer-mediated instruction trains non-disabled peers to support classmates with disabilities, fostering both academic and social inclusion.